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fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Fight brews in NoHo over apartment complex planned for parking lot site

A proposed 200-unit apartment complex on a NoHo parking lot faces opposition from preservationists who argue its 18-story design conflicts with the historic district's character, while housing advocates support the development to address the city's housing shortage.
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Housing east of 101 OK'd

Palo Alto City Council approved the city's first housing development east of Highway 101, comprising 145 townhouses, while requesting transportation officials address school accessibility concerns for future residents.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

A housing development in a high fire risk area was approved despite concerns about evacuation safety and traffic congestion.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Cupertino residents say housing project sits in risky wildfire zone - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino's controversial housing development faces approval amid concerns over wildfire risks and evacuation safety.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Fight brews in NoHo over apartment complex planned for parking lot site

A proposed 200-unit apartment complex on a NoHo parking lot faces opposition from preservationists who argue its 18-story design conflicts with the historic district's character, while housing advocates support the development to address the city's housing shortage.
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Housing east of 101 OK'd

Palo Alto City Council approved the city's first housing development east of Highway 101, comprising 145 townhouses, while requesting transportation officials address school accessibility concerns for future residents.
Portland food
fromKqed
1 day ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
#san-jose
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Contributor: For water and mining policy near Salton Sea, keep in mind local children's health

The Salton Sea's shrinking water levels are causing toxic dust that impairs lung growth in local children, particularly affecting low-income communities.
#data-centers
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
#housing-crisis
Boston real estate
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

The Provincetown Independent's reporters couldn't find housing. So the Local Journalism Project bought a condo for them to rent.

High housing costs on Cape Cod's Outer Cape hinder recruitment of early-career reporters for local journalism.
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Jose Sharks

Housing Advocates Call This Big Plot of San Jose Land the Most Important in a Century | KQED

Boston real estate
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

The Provincetown Independent's reporters couldn't find housing. So the Local Journalism Project bought a condo for them to rent.

High housing costs on Cape Cod's Outer Cape hinder recruitment of early-career reporters for local journalism.
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Jose Sharks

Housing Advocates Call This Big Plot of San Jose Land the Most Important in a Century | KQED

California
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Group wants to put town's use of parking lots on the ballot

Residents of Los Altos seek a ballot initiative to protect downtown parking plazas from changes without public voting.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Hoboken opens door to Airbnb as NYC and other NJ towns lock out short-term rentals

Hoboken, NJ, has no short-term rental regulations, attracting listings as NYC tightens rules, prompting city officials to consider new legislation.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

As beloved Valley Ice Center faces demolition, hockey families fight to save it

The L.A. Kings Valley Ice Center will lose its main rink in June 2026, impacting youth hockey programs significantly.
Online marketing
fromThe Cool Down
3 days ago

Resident shares photo of giant, driver-distracting billboard in neighborhood

Mobile billboards are criticized for intruding on public spaces and contributing to advertising saturation and environmental issues.
fromPhilosophynow
3 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Toronto council approves major Swansea Mews rebuild despite community concerns | CBC News

Toronto city council approved a rebuild plan for Swansea Mews, but former tenants feel it does not meet their needs or desires.
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Austin council pushes new zoning laws for missing middle housing

Austin City Council approved land-use changes to accelerate construction of missing-middle housing types, aiming to address housing shortages and slow price growth.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Dismay as allotments set to become graveyard

Richmond Council plans to convert allotments into a cemetery despite significant public opposition and calls for a sustainable burial strategy.
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
6 days ago

San Jose Welcomes Rowan's First California Studio to Santana Row

Rowan at Santana Row offers a safe, stylish ear piercing experience performed by licensed nurses, redefining the process for all ages.
#homelessness
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
Mission District

Half Moon Bay considers enforcement, fencing as homelessness along creek raises concerns

Half Moon Bay faces a homelessness crisis along Pilarcitos Creek, prompting environmental concerns and the need for new enforcement measures.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Half Moon Bay considers enforcement, fencing as homelessness along creek raises concerns

Half Moon Bay faces a homelessness crisis along Pilarcitos Creek, prompting environmental concerns and the need for new enforcement measures.
Mission District
from48 hills
1 day ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
#affordable-housing
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Church and state join in push for new wave of resi development

Developers are partnering with churches to reduce land acquisition costs for affordable housing projects, saving millions in expenses.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Church and state join in push for new wave of resi development

Developers are partnering with churches to reduce land acquisition costs for affordable housing projects, saving millions in expenses.
#california
fromKqed
2 days ago
Environment

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Amid slowdown, developers set to sell part of dormant Dorchester megaproject

Developers are scaling back plans for Dorchester Bay City and putting a significant portion of the site up for sale due to market challenges.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Santa Rosa Quietly Approves Additional Mall Parking in Pedestrian and Art Plaza; Activists Appeal - Streetsblog California

Santa Rosa Plaza's pedestrian plaza is being replaced with parking spaces, raising concerns about cyclist and pedestrian safety.
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Arizona housing reform push would curb HOA, design mandates

Arizona lawmakers are advancing bills to limit local control over housing design standards and contractor licensing to address the housing shortage.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Residents Protest Proposed 25-Story Marina Safeway Redevelopment

Residents protest a proposed 25-story mixed-use tower in Marina, citing concerns over neighborhood impact and skyline alteration.
Mission District
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Mass brawl breaks out at Venice Beach homeless camp where Karen Bass boasted about cleanup

A mass brawl erupted at a Venice Beach homeless encampment, highlighting ongoing issues despite recent cleanup efforts by the mayor's office.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Op-ed: Fighting for an affordable San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley generates record wealth while most residents struggle financially due to extreme housing costs and cost of living, forcing essential workers to leave the region.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara businesses sue over shopping center displacement - San Jose Spotlight

The Homestead Shopping Center is facing redevelopment, leading to lawsuits from tenants alleging wrongful eviction by the former landlord.
Mission District
fromKqed
6 days ago

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
Environment
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Locals fought against Calif. hillside work for years - and lost

The Ventura Hills Nature Preserve, spanning 1,645 acres, permanently protects the city's northern hillsides after decades of conflict between residents, developers, and conservation groups.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

Oceanwide Plaza buyer faces resistance, confirmation hearing pushed

Downtown Los Angeles' Oceanwide Plaza faces uncertainty as bankruptcy court delays confirmation hearing amid creditor concerns and city evaluations.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.thesanjoseblog.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose Advances Plans for 272 Affordable Homes Along West San Carlos Street

A 272-unit fully affordable apartment building is under development at 860 West San Carlos Street, featuring diverse unit sizes and transit-oriented amenities near Diridon Station.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Spurred by neighbors, City Council limits Palo Alto Commons expansion - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto City Council approved seven additional homes for Palo Alto Commons assisted living facility, down from the developer's request of eleven, after years of resident opposition over parking, privacy, and sunlight concerns.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

Boards a Force for Status Quo : Home Builder's 4th Plan Wins Approval

Architectural review boards in residential communities reject new home designs that conflict with neighborhood character, even when they meet city zoning requirements.
California
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The California Housing Revolution That Wasn't

California's zoning reforms failed to increase housing supply because laws simultaneously removed regulatory barriers while creating new ones through wage requirements, affordability mandates, and local autonomy protections.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

Where is real estate as Measure ULA battle tees up

The fight over Los Angeles' mansion tax intensifies as potential amendments are debated amidst concerns from various interest groups.
#housing-policy
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Campbell Fast-tracks Townhome Development, First in State | KQED

A new California law enables faster approval of small-scale townhome projects for middle-income families, with Mercury Lane in Campbell offering units starting at $1.15 million, significantly below the local median home price of $1.8 million.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Campbell Fast-tracks Townhome Development, First in State | KQED

A new California law enables faster approval of small-scale townhome projects for middle-income families, with Mercury Lane in Campbell offering units starting at $1.15 million, significantly below the local median home price of $1.8 million.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Architecture adds an upgrade to affordable housing in Santa Monica

Community Corp. of Santa Monica develops affordable housing that respects neighborhood character while incorporating sustainable design and community amenities like the Boys' & Girls' Club.
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Don't Let the Neighbors Steal Your Real Estate

Neighbors can acquire permanent prescriptive easements on your property through continuous, unauthorized use for 5-21 years without payment, but granting written permission prevents this.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Palo Alto RV parking enforcement up, residents still unhappy - San Jose Spotlight

The committee is exploring a parking permit pilot program and a regional convention to address the issue. The permit program would set aside certain streets throughout the city as places where oversized vehicles could park overnight, excluding residential zones. The committee discussed eligibility requirements for permit seekers and a requirement that participants be good neighbors and actively seek permanent housing.
Silicon Valley
California
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

California city approved housing near the airport. Then it got noisy.

A 21-unit housing development near Watsonville Municipal Airport was defeated in court due to inadequate noise impact analysis and the city's failure to follow state aviation safety requirements for land use planning.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

Redevelopment

Commerce's redevelopment is driven by elected officials and economic necessity, transforming an industrial landscape into a diverse economy with jobs, housing, and improved infrastructure.
Renovation
A couple built a custom home on a challenging hillside lot in Silver Lake, requiring extensive foundation work and specialized architectural design to overcome geological constraints.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Calif. city's residents win triple victory in data center fight

Monterey Park residents describe their predominantly Asian and Hispanic city as peaceful and quiet, with a convenient location in the San Gabriel Valley near to downtown Los Angeles. The intense data center backlash is prompted by an Australian asset manager's proposed project, a 247,000-square-foot site for computer servers that would also include a new electrical substation and, to stave off power interruptions, around a dozen diesel generators.
Mission District
California
fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

Opponent of Developers' Signs Gets Some Help From Friends

Bob Nortman opposed illegal real estate signs in Olivenhain, leading to a $1.6 million lawsuit from a sign company owner, but he and fellow activist Tom Buckel became local folk heroes in their fight against development.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 years ago

Not in My Neighbor's Backyard

A Brentwood couple's luxury treehouse for their toddler sparked a dispute with their neighbor, leading to city inspection over privacy and code violation concerns.
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

San Jose Evolves Housing Policies to Unlock Fresh Neighborhood Possibilities

City leaders have adjusted the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to breathe life into dormant projects. The update shifts affordability tiers for rental units from 50, 60, and 100 percent of area median income to 60, 80, and 110 percent, easing the path for developers to move forward. This pivot aims at households caught between subsidized options and soaring market rates, fostering a broader mix of homes that reflect the city's diverse rhythms and needs.
Real estate
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How a state bar filing could derail a California upzoning plan

Opponents of California upzoning are using state bar complaints to challenge pro-housing advocacy, prompting First Amendment and regulatory disputes.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Huge Rent-Controlled Complex in San Pedro to Be Razed for Condos

Southwinds Apartments, San Pedro's largest rent-controlled complex with 174 units, is being demolished to build luxury condominiums, eliminating affordable housing for long-term moderate-income tenants.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
21 years ago

The Big-Box Battle of Beverly Hills

Iranian-born builder Hamid Omrani dominates Beverly Hills residential construction, creating large-scale homes known as 'Persian Palaces' that cater to the city's substantial Iranian population.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
32 years ago

Neighbors Spar Over Bed-and-Breakfast : Housing: Couple's plan to rent one floor of their historic home to overnight guests has caused residents sleepless nights.

South Pasadena residents oppose a couple's plan to open the city's first bed-and-breakfast in a Victorian mansion within an exclusive residential neighborhood.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

A Civic War Is Brewing Over 'Tara' Estate

West Hollywood plans to build a 35-unit affordable senior apartment complex on a historic 1994-designated estate, sparking resident opposition over preservation of the wooded cultural landmark.
Real estate
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Why the "Abundance" and "Stuck" Crowd Are Off the Mark

Private equity ownership, not local NIMBYism or regulations alone, drives housing shortages, rising rents, higher sale prices, and reduced maintenance.
fromLos Angeles Times
26 years ago

Ahmanson Ranch

Formal groundbreaking for the Ahmanson Ranch project, a town-style development on 2,800 acres in the Simi Hills in southeastern Ventura County, will not take place until 2001. However, the project has already achieved historic status for the size of the private-to-public land transfer it produced and for reviving a design concept that marks a major departure from the car-dependent suburban enclave typical of the postwar era.
LA real estate
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

Rich Man, Poor Lawn Leaves Neighbors Fuming

Wealthy businessman Charles Probst abandoned his ambitious landscaping project on his Westlake estate, leaving behind poorly maintained vegetation and settling a $2 million arts donation lawsuit.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Big San Jose housing development takes big step with real estate deal

East Coast firms paid $45 million for a 9.8-acre north San Jose site to build 737 residences: 505 market-rate, 132 affordable apartments, and 100 townhomes.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Santa Monica comes down hard on Airbnb; will crackdown spread?

Santa Monica enacted strict short-term rental regulations banning rentals under 30 days while legalizing registered home-sharing to preserve housing stock and prevent tourist conversion of residential units.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Fierce backlash prompts San Jose to punt mobile home park ordinance that would allow raised rents and passed-on costs

San Jose postponed proposed mobile home park ordinance changes after residents protested a one-time 10% rent hike and capital cost passthroughs threatening affordability.
#builders-remedy
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
35 years ago

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Builder, City Locked in Battle Over House

Developer Robert Maurer battles a city's ridgeline protection law to build on a hilltop, now seeking permission for a barn after his mansion plans were denied.
Real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

New Apartments Approved in West San Jose: Boosting Housing with Smart Redevelopment

Seven-story development at 1000 South De Anza converts a vacant commercial site into housing via builder's remedy, reserving 20% of units for low-income residents.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose wants industrial land exempt from housing law - San Jose Spotlight

With just five months before landmark housing legislation takes effect throughout California, San Jose officials are racing to exempt broad swaths of the city from the law. Sen. Scott Wiener's Senate Bill 79, signed into law in October, aims to encourage denser housing construction around transit hubs. In San Jose, the law would cover 40,000 parcels of land, in many cases pushing up the maximum height and density limits for newly constructed residential buildings, according to city officials.
California
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Planning Commission backs industrial project in Oakley despite fears over data centers

The Oakley Planning Commission approved the Bridgehead Industrial project, requiring a conditional use permit for any data centers while allowing diverse industrial uses on 164 acres.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

33 tons of debris, hazardous waste found at homeless encampment in Oxnard

Thirty-seven people were arrested at an Oxnard homeless encampment during a sweep that removed 33 tons of debris and hazardous waste from railroad property.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Thousands of apartments set to take over empty office buildings with new L.A. ordinance

This is monumental for the city.
Real estate
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Locals wanted to rebuild Pacific Palisades, Altadena. Then the big investors moved in

Outside investors bought roughly 40% of lots in fire-damaged Altadena and Pacific Palisades in Q3 2025, raising rebuilding delays and displacement concerns.
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